Ahwaz Tourist Places to Visit in Ahwaz, Iran, Asia
Ahwaz is the capital city of Khuzestan Province in Iran situated on the banks of River Karun in the centre part of the Province. Ahwaz is situated 120 km away towards north-east of Abadan about 840 kms southwest of the national capital Tehran.
Geography and Climate of Ahwaz:
Ahwaz is placed at an altitude of 20 meters and is located between latitude 31°19′13″ in the north and longitude 48°40′09″ in the east. The city covers an area of 135 sq. km. Ahwaz experiences desert climate with mild winters and hot summers.
History of Ahwaz:
The literal meaning of Ahwaz in local language is ‘the land of the Huzis’. Sassanid dynasty and Achaemenid dynasty were the major dynasties to rule Ahwaz in the past.
Landmarks in Ahwaz:
- Ghadir Stadium
- Jundishapur Medical Center
- Ahvaz Bridge
- Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
Connectivity to Ahwaz:
Ahwaz International Airport is served by Caspian Airlines, Iran Air, Iran Air Tours, Kish Air, Saha Air and Iran Asseman Airlines with regular flights to Isfahan, Shiraz and Tehran. It is situated about 16 kms away from the centre of Ahwaz City.
The railway station of Ahwaz is located 2 kms from Ahwaz city centre and one can board buses at Ahwaz City Bus Stand. Ahwaz is also well served by Metro trains. Taxis and Minivans are very common mode of commutation in Ahwaz City.
Food, Culture and Shopping in Ahwaz:
The population of Ahwaz is filled with Persians, Iranian Arabs, Bakhtiari Lurs, Mizrahi Jews, Behbahanis, Laks, Qashqai, Afshari, Dezful, Shushtar and Andimeshk. The natives of Ahwaz speak Shushtari, Dezfuli, Behbahani along with official language Persian. Football is a very popular sport in Ahwaz and the city has one football stadium named as Takhti Stadium.
Seafood is common in Ahwaz and Mahi Soboor is a very tasty fish available in the sea of Ahwaz. Ghalyeh Mahi is a popular dish in Ahwaz and other famous dishes in Ahwaz include Ghalyeh Meygu, ashe-mohshala, saer shir, haelim and kohbbeh.
Ahwaz is one of the major cities of Iran houses plenty of shopping malls, multiplexes and international food corners. Sahel Cinema is the entertainment centre located in the centre of the city and also city is home to Khuzestan handicraft products centres.
Tourist Attractions in Ahwaz:
Rumi Statue:
Rumi Statue is one of the must see tourist spots in Ahwaz situated opposite of the faculty of letters and humanities of the Shahid Chamran University.
Ahvaz Mosque:
Ahvaz Mosque is known for its beautiful structure and holiness. It looks amazing at night.
Ghadir Stadium:
Ghadir Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Ahwaz. It was constructed on 2 February 2006 and inaugurated on 15 March 2012. The stadium has the capacity to hold 50,000 people.
Takhti Stadium:
Takhti Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Ahwaz City, with capacity of 30,000 people.
Ahvaz Bridge:
Ahvaz Bridge is constructed over Karun River. Most of the people visit at night to enjoy the beauty of bridge and river.
The list of other tourist attractions near Ahwaz is as follows:
- Jundishapur Medical Center
- Masjed Jame Dezful
- Choqa-Zanbil Ziggurat
- Achamenian Palace
- Shevi Waterfall
- Shadegan Wetland
- Susa Museum
- Daniel Temple
Ideal time to visit Ahwaz:
From November to March is the best time to visit Ahwaz.
Accommodation Options in Ahwaz:
The famous hotels with variety of Iranian traditional food and world class facilities in Ahwaz and its nearby regions are as follows:
- Naderi Hotel
- Oxin Hotel
- Hotel Iran
- Fajr Hotel
- Hotel Pars
- Persia Hotel
- Karvansara Hotel
- Parsian Azadi Hotel
- Iranian Hotel
- Dezful Tourism Hotel
- Grand Hotel Andimeshk
- Azadi Hotel
- Apadana Hotel